Arlette Cousture
Canadian author and screenwriter
Born
April 3rd, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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An author and screenwriter with significant contributions to Canadian literature and film. Gained prominence with the novel 'Les Filles de Caleb', which was adapted into a popular television series. Explored themes of love, family, and the experience of French Canadians in her works. Also authored several other novels and contributed to the film industry through screenwriting, particularly focused on Canadian narratives.
Wrote the novel 'Les Filles de Caleb'
Created the television series adaptation of 'Les Filles de Caleb'
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